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DGFT Grants Automatic EPCG Export Obligation Extension up to 31st August 2026

DGFT : DGFT has automatically extended the Export Obligation period up to 31 August 2026 for eligible EPCG and Advance Authorisation hold...

May 22, 2026 552 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Annual IEC Update: Repeated Compliance Burden on One Million Exporters

DGFT : The article argues that DGFT’s annual IEC updation forces exporters to repeatedly submit data already available with government ...

May 11, 2026 3096 Views 0 comment Print

CBIC mandates 72-Hour Rule for RoDTEP & RoSCTL

DGFT : A new mandate requires scroll generation within 72 hours for key export schemes. This ensures faster benefit realization and impro...

April 27, 2026 663 Views 0 comment Print

ICEGATE Registration: Benefits, Process and Required Documents

DGFT : ICEGATE is the official CBIC portal that allows importers and exporters to manage customs processes online. Registration enables b...

March 16, 2026 1563 Views 0 comment Print

RoDTEP Rate Cut 2026: A 72-Hour ERP and Margin Stabilisation Plan for Exporters

DGFT : The sharp reduction in RoDTEP rates under Notification No. 60/2025-26 directly impacts exporter margins and ERP accruals. Finance ...

February 27, 2026 2574 Views 1 comment Print


Latest News


DGFT Reforms to Speed Up Advance Authorisation

DGFT : Commerce Ministry reforms DGFT Norms Committees to improve disposal of Advance Authorisation applications and strengthen export fa...

April 19, 2026 1071 Views 0 comment Print

Commerce Ministry Launches Integrated Website & Mobile App for Seamless Trade Access

DGFT : The issue addressed was fragmented access to trade information. The initiative introduces a unified platform and mobile app to enh...

April 17, 2026 285 Views 0 comment Print

Govt Notifies Extension of RoSCTL Scheme for Apparel and Made-ups Exports

DGFT : The government extended the RoSCTL scheme without changes to maintain stability for exporters. The decision ensures continued tax ...

April 6, 2026 714 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Conducts Special Drive for Expeditious Disposal of EODCs

DGFT : The DGFT launched a focused campaign to expedite EODC issuance and clear pending export obligations. The initiative resulted in a ...

April 6, 2026 336 Views 0 comment Print

Download Guidebook on Mapping of Harmonized System of Nomenclature (HSN) Codes

DGFT : Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has launched a guidebook mapping 12,167 HSN Codes to 31 ministries, aiming to improve policy,...

October 25, 2025 5844 Views 1 comment Print


Latest Judiciary


DGFT cannot Blacklist Importer Without Notice: Delhi HC

DGFT : The Delhi High Court set aside DGFT’s communication placing an importer in the “Denied Entity List” after finding violation ...

May 28, 2026 471 Views 0 comment Print

Madras HC Quashes DGFT EPCG Penalty Order as Hearing Opportunity Was Denied

DGFT : The Court set aside the DGFT order imposing penalty and customs duty demand for alleged EPCG export obligation default. The matter...

March 12, 2026 369 Views 0 comment Print

Customs Must Consider Importer’s Request Before Insisting on Licence: Madras HC

DGFT : The court held that when an importer claims that a licence is not required under a notification, authorities must first consider t...

March 12, 2026 249 Views 0 comment Print

Unpublished Notification Invalid; MIP Applies Only from Gazette Publication Date: SC

DGFT : The Supreme Court held that a trade restriction cannot bind importers unless published in the Official Gazette. Website uploads or...

January 22, 2026 2931 Views 0 comment Print

TRQ Exemption for Crude Soyabean Oil Restored Due to Policy–Notification Mismatch: SC

DGFT : The Court upheld exemption from customs duty and AIDC for consignments landing by 30 June 2023 with qualifying Bills of Lading. Re...

January 15, 2026 414 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


DGFT Authorises PDCCI to Issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin

DGFT : DGFT has authorized the Porbandar District Chamber of Commerce & Industries to issue Non-Preferential Certificates of Origin. The ...

June 4, 2026 186 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT amends HBP as India-Oman CEPA added to Certificate of Origin Framework

DGFT : DGFT has included the India-Oman CEPA in Para 2.88(a) of the Handbook of Procedures. The amendment enables exporters to obtain Cer...

June 4, 2026 504 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Seeks Stakeholder Feedback on Export Policy Changes After Finance Act 2026 Amendments

DGFT : DGFT has invited comments on proposed amendments to Schedule-II of ITC (HS) 2022 to align export policy provisions with changes in...

June 4, 2026 120 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Expands QCO Exemption for SEZ Imports to All Authorized Operational Goods

DGFT : DGFT has widened QCO/BIS exemptions for SEZ Units and Developers by allowing imports of all permissible goods required for authori...

June 4, 2026 477 Views 0 comment Print

DGFT Tightens Silver Imports as Valid Import Authorisation Is Now Mandatory

DGFT : DGFT has amended import conditions for specified silver products by requiring a valid Import Authorisation for eligible imports. T...

June 4, 2026 222 Views 0 comment Print


Extension of Date for Mandatory electronic filing of Non-Preferential CoO

October 18, 2021 1647 Views 0 comment Print

On the request of certain Chambers/Associations notified under Appendix-2E, the existing system of manual/paper-based submission and processing of non-preferential CoO applications is being extended further upto 31st October 2021 only and the online system is not being made mandatory.

Enlistment of 3 new Agencies under Appendix 2E of FTP, 2015-2020

October 18, 2021 1284 Views 0 comment Print

Director General of Foreign Trade hereby authorizes the following agencies to issue Certificate of Origin (Non Preferential) Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs, Urban Exim Care Association and Federation of Industries & Associations

Enlisted agencies can issue CoO (NP) on all India basis w.e.f. 01.11.2021

October 18, 2021 825 Views 0 comment Print

All agencies enlisted under Appendix 2E of FTP-2015-20, who have on-boarded on Common Digital Platform for electronic Certificate of Origin (Non – Preferential), can issue CoO (NP) on all India basis w.e.f. 01.11.2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan, New Delhi Dated the […]

Amendment in Export Policy of Melt Blown Fabric

October 14, 2021 579 Views 0 comment Print

Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade UdyogBhawan New Delhi Notification No. 37/2015-2020 New Delhi, Dated: 14th October, 2021 Subject: Amendment in Export Policy of Melt Blown Fabric S.O. 4294(E) In exercise of powers conferred by Section 3 read with Section 5 of the Foreign Trade […]

Govt removes restriction on Export of Diagnostic kits

October 14, 2021 1680 Views 0 comment Print

The export policy of all diagnostic kits and reagents (including instruments/ apparatus), made ‘Restricted’ vide Notification No. 09/2015-20 dated 10.06.2020 and Notification No. 18/2015-20 dated 16.08.2021 is being made ‘Free’ with immediate effect. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade UdyogBhawan New Delhi New Delhi, Dated: […]

Govt amends Export Policy of Syringes

October 14, 2021 1107 Views 0 comment Print

The export of Syringes with or without Needles of denominations (i) 0.5 ml/ 1 ml AD syringes (ii) 0.5 m1/1 ml/2 ml/3 ml disposable syringes and (iii) 1m1/2 m1/3 ml RUP Syringes falling under HS code 90183100 above or under any other HS code has been put under Restricted category with immediate effect. All other […]

8424 MT (raw/refined) Sugar allocated to USA under TRQ scheme

October 14, 2021 924 Views 0 comment Print

The quantity of 8424 MT sugar (raw and/or white sugar) to be exported to USA under TRQ scheme from 01.10.2021 to 30.09.2022 has been notified vide Public Notice No. 28/2015-2020 Dated: 14th October, 2021. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan New Delhi, dated […]

DGFT notifies port of Ranaghat Railway Station (INRNG2) for import

October 8, 2021 2028 Views 0 comment Print

The port of Ranaghat Railway Station (INRNG2) has been additionally included for allowing imports under Notification No. 20/2015-20 dated 24.08.2021.

Prohibition on export of Red Sanders wood in log form relaxed

October 7, 2021 2307 Views 0 comment Print

Prohibition on export of Red Sanders wood in log form has been relaxed for export of 810.1894 MT of Red Sanders wood in log form Forest, Environment & Climate Change Department, Government of Odisha. Government of India Ministry of Commerce & Industry Department of Commerce Directorate General of Foreign Trade Udyog Bhawan New Delhi New […]

Service Exports from India Scheme | Foreign Trade Policy (2015-20)

October 7, 2021 3378 Views 0 comment Print

1. Objective: To provide rewards to exporters to offset infrastructural inefficiencies and associated cost. Also to encourage and maximize export of notified services from India. 2. Eligibility: A. Service provider located in India shall be rewarded under SEIS. If he provides: a) Supply of services from India to any other country or; b) Supply of […]

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